Evalyn vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evalyn

Girl #1,354 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child, desired"

Origin: Norman French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,354
Total SSA Count: 168
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Althea

Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

Cultural Roots

Greek English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,397
Total SSA Count: 160
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Evalyn Rank #1,354

Althea Rank #1,397

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1397 for Althea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evalyn or Althea more popular?

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Evalyn and Althea mean?

Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin). Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin).

Are Evalyn and Althea boy or girl names?

Evalyn is primarily a girl name. Althea is primarily a girl name.

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